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Triple Process Total Body Detox & Cleanse

In 2010, fitness celebrity Jillian Michaels was sued for endorsing Triple Process Total Body Detox and Cleanse, a diet cleanse supplement. Along with manufacturer Thin Care International, Michaels was accused of wrongdoing because the pills contained allegedly harmful ingredients. It was reported that it didn’t reduce belly bloat, increase energy, or reduce “body waste buildup” as it was marketed to do. The harmful ingredients in question were Irish moss powder (which the plaintiff argues causes ulcers), bearberry (which can cause nausea and vomiting), and Chinese rhubarb (a natural but potent laxative). This was the fourth time that Michaels has been sued for endorsing and selling dangerous diet pill supplements, but all four lawsuits were later dismissed. (Credit: Shutterstock) Click Here To See the Full Story from The Daily Meal

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In 2010, fitness celebrity Jillian Michaels was sued for endorsing Triple Process Total Body Detox and Cleanse, a diet cleanse supplement. Along with manufacturer Thin Care International, Michaels was accused of wrongdoing because the pills contained allegedly harmful ingredients. It was reported that it didn’t reduce belly bloat, increase energy, or reduce “body waste buildup” as it was marketed to do. The harmful ingredients in question were Irish moss powder (which the plaintiff argues causes ulcers), bearberry (which can cause nausea and vomiting), and Chinese rhubarb (a natural but potent laxative). This was the fourth time that Michaels has been sued for endorsing and selling dangerous diet pill supplements, but all four lawsuits were later dismissed. (Credit: Shutterstock) Click Here To See the Full Story from The Daily Meal

In 2013, the FDA recalled OxyElite Pro Supplements after being linked to a number of complaints including acute liver failure, hepatitis, one death, and liver damage that resulted in the need for a transplant. One of the dubious ingredients that may have caused these side effects is aegeline, which was never proven to be safe. The pill manufacturers added this ingredient to their supplement without notice to the FDA. OxyElite Pro also contains methylhexanamine (DMAA), which has been shown to have similar side-effects to those of amphetamines, including increased blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. (Credit: iHerb.com) Click Here To See the Full Story from The Daily Meal

Xenadrine is a nutritional supplement made up of ephedrine, which is extracted from the ephedra plant. Although it is extracted from a natural ingredient, xenadrine has similar physical effects to those of amphetamines, and can significantly raise a person’s heart rate and blood pressure. In 2002, 100 ephedrine-related deaths were reported to the FDA, mostly due to heart-related side-effects. People have also reported dangerous psychotic episodes and its mind-altering side effects are even marked on the label. Because of numerous complaints about the harmful nature of the substance, the FDA, medical associations, and watchdog groups are demanding better labeling or an eventual ban of supplements that contain ephedrine. (Credit: Walmart.com) Click Here To See the Full Story from The Daily Meal

Sensa weight-loss products come in the form of small crystals that you sprinkle on your food before eating. The company’s ads claimed that you “simply sprinkle Sensa on, eat all the foods you love, and watch the pounds come off.” Unfortunately, there’s no scientific evidence that Sensa works, nor are there any controlled case studies that can prove that they do. The FTC fined the company $46.5 million for false advertising. (Credit: Sensa.com) Click Here To See the Full Story from The Daily Meal